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basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa is nutritious, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are more budget-friendly.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats, while sunflower seeds are economical.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric mimics color without the cost of saffron.

Heat refined oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add sliced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Incorporate spices (turmeric, dry lime powder, pepper & cumin powder) and stir for 1-2 minutes to release their aroma.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Pour in water (or chicken broth) and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.

Remove chicken and set aside; strain the broth if necessary.

Add rinsed basmati rice to the pot with the broth and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat, cover, and cook until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

Fluff rice with a fork and return chicken to the pot to heat through.

Garnish with butter tossed almonds and raisins before serving.

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